Fifty Years of Bare Excellence: Island House Key West Hits Hot Daddy Status

Officially reaching hot daddy status this year, Island House Key West has hit its 50th anniversary. Since its inception in 1976, the clothing-optional resort for gay men has had countless naked men pass through its doors satisfied (not that it’s one to boast)! With age, they’ve perfected the gay resort experience through their unbeatable facilities, personalized service, and activities that encourage socializing and no-nonsense fun.

Inside, alongside all those aforementioned naked men, you’ll find a gym, multiple Jacuzzis, a sundeck, tropical gardens, and a large pool with a 24-hour poolside café/bar. They provide four free drinks and a happy hour to bring guests together—not to mention its infamous weekly pool parties. The rooms themselves are a study in comfort, with large cozy beds, quirky decorations, and lighting to suit any mood.

Remember, when it comes to gay holiday resorts, experience matters—and daddy always knows best at Island House Resort, the best gay resort in the world.

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A Villa of Skin, Spirit, and Shared Experience in Bali 

Formerly The Naked Paradise Villa, now reinvented as ‘The Naked Bali Experience by Everything to Sea, is exactly what it says it is—both an authentic way to experience the beautiful island of Bali and an opportunity to experience genuine human connection while among naked men in an undeniably gorgeous part of the world.

While your naked adventure on July 11-17, 2026, will be set within a breathtaking villa tucked away in a little pocket of tropical paradise in Bali, the soul of the trip lies in the connections you’ll make while you are there. “Everybody naked and every naked body” is the driving philosophy behind Everything to Sea’s trips. So, in other words, men of all shapes, sizes, and ages are welcome, and your personal, individual journey will be centered around inclusivity, self-discovery, and unfettered freedom.

Taking place on an enclosed private property, the activities within the villa are all designed to make you feel free and safe without clothes and to build comradeship through shared experience. As you shed your clothes, you’ll find that the layers fall away not only from your body, but from your spirit too, leaving you open, present, and free to finally be your full self out in the warm Balinese air.

A Little Love for Italy on Our New Cruise in August 2026 

As the old saying goes, “When in Rome…” hop on a cruise with Two Bad Tourists! At least that’s what we are saying because we’re thrilled to announce our brand-new Sicily, Naples, Cannes & Corsica Cruise, setting sail from Rome (Civitavecchia) on August 22-31, 2026. Join our gay group aboard a Virgin Voyages vessel for ten days at six ports around the coast of Italy with eclectic entertainment, group dinners, parties, and plenty of surprises aboard too.

The first stop is Catania, the jewel of Sicily and star of White Lotus, where dramatic landscapes meet irresistible charm. Next, we head north to Naples, a lively city filled with UNESCO-listed historic streets, bustling piazzas, and rich Baroque treasures. From there, it’s on to Ajaccio in Corsica, the French-speaking island that blends Mediterranean beauty with Napoleonic heritage. Then we’ll soak up the glamour of Cannes, France’s sophisticated playground of the rich and famous. Finally, we return to Italy at Livorno, the gateway to two Tuscan gems: Pisa and Florence, before looping back to Rome.

Get on board with us as we give Italy the spicy loving it deserves!

SPECIAL OFFER!

1. For solos: join for just $2,250 and get a private cabin.

2. For couples & friends: Book a Sea Terrace cabin by February 23 and save 10%. That’s just $2,203 per person.

Men on the Prowl – The Definitive Guide to Cruising in Europe's Three Most Sex-Positive Cities

Lone wolves on the hunt for men on their European travels aren’t at a loss for options.

The silver lining from years of discrimination driving gay/bi/queer men looking for companionship underground is that we now have saunas, cruising bars, fetish clubs, darkrooms, and the more clandestine options of parks, woods, and abandoned industrial sites as our hunting grounds. Interestingly, the rise of cruising apps has done little to affect this, showing that it’s the thrill of the hunt and heading out into the wilderness that still appeals to many.

When traveling, there’s no reason one can’t go sightseeing in the day and then get to know the locals by night, for the fully rounded experience. This is your definitive guide to the three best cities in Europe to get some action.

Gay Travel Guide to Buenos Aires

Argentina's charismatic capital blends European charm with Latin American flair, earning it the nickname the “Paris of South America”. Buenos Aires is a city infused with every bit as much passion as Madonna belted out Don't Cry For Me Argentina from the balconies of the Casa Rosada during the iconic film Evita.

What's more LGBTQ+ rights in Argentina are quite advanced compared to the rest of the continent, and Buenos Aires in particular has a flourishing gay scene. Oh and there's a superabundance of friendly, beautiful men in the city. Just in case you needed another reason to add Buenos Aires to your Latin America travel plans.